cjr3559
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Just wondering if anyone's real life car is in the game. I've got an '03 Mazda Protégé 5 (with 122,000 miles), and just recently an '02 Protégé just appeared in the used car list.
Well I bought it, and it seems to drive pretty close to my car. The only differences I can tell are it lacks the 5-speed transmission and it's horsepower is much higher than my car (around 160 vs. 130). I figure my 5th gear is merely an overdrive, I'm not going to get the GT5 stock Protégé much over 120 mph except going down a hill.
The other possible likeness to my car is the '02 Mazda Demio, but it has less horsepower. Considering the age and general loss of power over the years, the Demio is likely a closer representation.
Also, which tires would be appropriate for simulating street tires? Comfort softs seem to handle well, but when I bought (my) car they said they had pretty high rated tires (which wore out quickly and were terrible in the snow and rain). Could those be considered 'sports' tires in GT5?
I'd like to hear your thoughts about tire choice and if anyone has any experience comparing their real life to car to samples in the game.
Thanks for your insight and comments
Well I bought it, and it seems to drive pretty close to my car. The only differences I can tell are it lacks the 5-speed transmission and it's horsepower is much higher than my car (around 160 vs. 130). I figure my 5th gear is merely an overdrive, I'm not going to get the GT5 stock Protégé much over 120 mph except going down a hill.
The other possible likeness to my car is the '02 Mazda Demio, but it has less horsepower. Considering the age and general loss of power over the years, the Demio is likely a closer representation.
Also, which tires would be appropriate for simulating street tires? Comfort softs seem to handle well, but when I bought (my) car they said they had pretty high rated tires (which wore out quickly and were terrible in the snow and rain). Could those be considered 'sports' tires in GT5?
I'd like to hear your thoughts about tire choice and if anyone has any experience comparing their real life to car to samples in the game.
Thanks for your insight and comments
👍 Mine's a wagon, but with the flat roof, unlike the one in the game.
my bad, the '99 Cobra with it's power output has had its issues. Forgot about the '01, even when owning it and it being in GT3 was it? Just under powered and the inboard spline at 28 count was a serious weak point before the half shaft snapped. 
